Microsoft opines: Vista was 'cheesy'; drops Aero

Microsoft has ditched Aero Glass for the Windows 8 desktop.

Microsoft wins import ban on some Motorola phones

The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that the handset maker infringed on a Microsoft patent and blocked the import of relevant Moto phones.

Oracle-Google: Another juror falls as impasse looms (again)

Verdict deliberations in Oracle v. Google have been mixed up as the jury looks like it might be stuck on the question of infringement once again.

Scenes from Facebook's IPO (photos)

Mark Zuckerberg rings the ceremonial bell from the Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., launching the largest Internet IPO in history. Here are some recent photos posted to his Facebook Timeline.

Facebook IPO more fizz than pop

week in review Shares in the social network have a rocky trading start, while resumegate spells the end of Yahoo CEO's term. Also: HTC phone imports held up by Customs.

Nasdaq hitch mars Facebook's big day

The IPO went off a bit later than expected -- and ended up closing almost unchanged -- after Nasdaq's systems reportedly had trouble informing traders and firms that their orders had been placed.

Platform as a service moves into the data center

PaaS got its start as purely hosted offerings. But we're starting to see a lot more discussion about transplanting the approach into the enterprise data center.

Ex-Yahoo CEO Thompson resigns from F5 Networks board

The company, which provides application delivery networking solutions, announces the resignation of former Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson in an SEC filing today.

Facebook shares jump, then fall, then close flat

The world's largest social network starts trading on the Nasdaq and when all's said and done, the stock price ends pretty much where it started.

As Nokia burns through cash, analysts worry

A poll of analysts conducted by Reuters reveals that they're concerned Nokia will cut through nearly 2 billion euros of cash in just three quarters, putting strain on its reserves.

Windows Phone edging out iPhone in China, says Microsoft

Windows Phone has inched past the iPhone at ekeing out market share in the lucrative Chinese market.

RIM, Motorola try compromise in Apple nano-SIM battle

The companies yesterday unveiled a new design concept for the nano-SIM that closely resembles Apple's own offering.

Steve Jobs involved in design of future iPhone, says report

The late Apple co-founder is still leaving his mark on the company's future designs.

Oracle v. Google jury grapples with tech terms, illness

Jury in highly watched trial is facing some tough times over highly technical terminology and even personal illness.

Samsung aims to up memory to 2GB for phones, tablets

Electronics giant announces that an advanced manufacturing process allows it to pack 20 percent thinner memory chips into a 2 gigabyte package.

HP ponders cutting 25K jobs -- but it needs more than layoffs

HP does need to shrink to boost its profitability -- but, more important, it also needs to reinvest the savings in more lucrative markets. If it can find them in time.

Facebook's IPO: A cautionary tale for the company

CNET looks at past high-flying technology IPOs and how they've fared. Hint: Not so great.

The Top 10 Web IPOs of all time -- pre-Facebook, that is (images)

CNET takes a look at the top IPOs ever posted by Web companies. And the results might just shock you.

U.S. to lose lead for most Facebook users to India?

According to a Gartner analyst, India could soon be home to the largest number of Facebook users, beating out the U.S.

Study: You're not clicking on Facebook ads -- and you never will

Greenlight, a digital-marketing agency, says that 44 percent of survey respondents said they "never" click on ads on the social network.